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Book of Basketball 2.0 The Ringer
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4.9 • 66 Ratings
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Bill Simmons’s new podcast breaks down the NBA's most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his New York Times no. 1 bestselling book from 2009. Playing off the NBA’s dramatic changes during the past decade, Bill uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top media members to determine how the league has evolved and where it’s headed.Produced by Bill Simmons and Kyle Crichton Music by Jackson Lowe Lyrics and vocals by Tic Tac and Melatonin
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8. Modern Icons | Icons Club
The faces of the modern NBA take on many shapes, sizes, and brands, but have a few things in common: more money and influence than any of their predecessors. In the face of this increased responsibility, will they continue the club? And if so, who’s coming next? In the series finale, Jackie takes a look at how far the league has come, and where it might be headed.
Host: Jackie MacMullan
Producers: Bobby Wagner, Noah Malale, Jonathan Kermah, Isaac Lee and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Scott Somerville
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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7. Shaq and Kobe | Icons Club
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal are one of the most successful—and combustible—duos in NBA history. Their contrasting styles led to tension in the locker room, but dominance on the court. And in the end, each of them changed the rules of the Icons Club forever, just maybe not in the way you’d expect.
Host: Jackie MacMullan
Producers: Bobby Wagner, Kaya McMullen, Noah Malale, Jonathan Kermah, Isaac Lee, Justin Verrier, and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Scott Somerville
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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6. The Enigmas | Icons Club
Some players have unassailable Icons Club resumes–MVPs, championships, iconic playoff moments–but find themselves on the outside, looking in. In this episode, Jackie lays out the criteria for becoming a club member, and examines a few of the most enigmatic stars.
Host: Jackie MacMullan
Producers: Bobby Wagner, Noah Malale, Jonathan Kermah, Isaac Lee, Justin Verrier and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Scott Somerville
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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5. The Dream Team | Icons Club
The Dream Team was an unprecedented experiment for the Icons Club—an opportunity for the game’s best players to form bonds and swap notes. It also gave the NBA a chance to show off its best players to the world, and the league did not miss.
Host: Jackie MacMullan
Producers: Bobby Wagner, Noah Malale, Jonathan Kermah, Isaac Lee, Justin Verrier and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Scott Somerville
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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4. MJ | Icons Club
Michael Jordan built his career—and his billion-dollar brand—by going it alone. But Jordan himself explains how he pulled from Dr. J’s business acumen and Magic’s charisma to chart his flight, and even offered pointers to certain Icons who followed in his footsteps.
Host: Jackie MacMullan
Producers: Bobby Wagner, Noah Malale, Jonathan Kermah, Isaac Lee, Justin Verrier and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Scott Somerville
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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3. Magic and Larry | Icons Club
Magic vs. Larry is the rivalry that, for many, defines the NBA. On-court battles between these bitter foes showed a ravenous public just how enticing the NBA could be. But how about Magic and Larry: friends? In this episode, Jackie compares and contrasts the icons of the '80s, tracing a bond how that went well beyond the court.
Host: Jackie MacMullan
Producers: Bobby Wagner, Noah Malale, Jonathan Kermah, Isaac Lee, Justin Verrier and Vikram Patel
Sound Design: Scott Somerville
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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Customer Reviews
Inject this into my veins
For a basketball fiend this is more or less exactly the fix you’re seeking. Great guests with genuine insight and real passion for the subjects and games. Also Sports Rewatchables is a delight. If I have to nitpick: as usual for Ringer pods the intro theme is a shambles but the content more than compensates.
10/10 never leave my ears Bill.
The Rectification of Dirk and more
I read the Book of Basketball about 2 years ago and i really liked it. But what bothered me was how Dirk, our german national Hero, was judged. Of course the Book was written before Dallas Championship Run in 2011, so i was happy to hear how Bill thinks about Dirk now. 5 Stars for both!
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